Fanwood Police Sgt. Marc Gottlick receives departmental honors

Fanwood Police Sgt. Marc (cq) Gottlick (right) is congratulated by Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr, (second from right) Police Chief Richard Trigo (second from left) and council member Kathy Mitchell (left) after Gottlick received departmental honors including the Medal of Valor and the Meritorious Service Award for his actions in two incidents involving armed suspects in Fanwood. Gottlick has recently received recognition from state and county organizations for his actions during an eight-hour standoff with a gunman last November in which he came under fire. The awards were presented Tuesday, May 20, at the borough's council meeting. (Photo by Brian Horton)